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BJ07 YLU

2007 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,472 mi
Last recorded130,472 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 YLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 130,472 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 111,578 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear seat belt clasp casing slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,074 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,261 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 60,261 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BJ07 YLU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 82,406 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ07 YLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ07 YLU registered?

BJ07 YLU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ07 YLU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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